East Riding households urged to set up council tax direct debit to receive Government’s £150 energy rebate

The Government has announced a package of support to help households with rising energy bills, worth £9.1 billion in 2022-23.

This includes a £150 council tax rebate payment for most households that are liable for council tax in bands A to D in England.

For households who pay their council tax by direct debit where East Riding of Yorkshire Council has received a recent payment by this method, the £150 can be paid directly into their bank accounts.

Councillor John Holtby, deputy leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “We are urging households who do not pay by direct debit to set one up today, this is the simplest and easiest way to allow the council to pay your £150 council tax energy rebate. To set up a direct debit online you will need your council tax account number.

“If you do not have this to hand you will receive your new 2022/23 bill shortly which contains this information. Set up your direct debit at www.eastriding.gov.uk/ctdd.

“If you do not set up a direct debit, the council will contact you in April requesting that you complete an application form.”